Andria Connell , LMHC

Andria Connell earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crises in 2016 and holds licensure in New York. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), which reflects formal clinical training and the state credentialing required to provide therapeutic services. Andria centers her practice on trauma and crisis response, drawing on years of hands-on experience to support people navigating the emotional aftermath of difficult events.

Her work emphasizes practical strategies for shifting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools commonly used to create measurable change. She has more than three years of experience working with first responders and brings that background to helping others cope with stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. Andria also addresses relationship and family issues, including blended family dynamics and communication problems, as well as life transitions that prompt shifts in identity and coping.

Recognizing the wide emotional impact of the pandemic, she focuses on helping individuals normalize their return to everyday life and manage emotional dysregulation such as grief, anxiety, and mood disturbances. Andria provides services via telehealth and aims to guide people toward new perspectives, coping skills, and sustainable behaviors. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, helping the person explore values, strengths, and personal goals to build greater self-understanding and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior; it offers practical strategies for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and anger management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation for stress, panic, and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andria works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what works best for the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging brings these approaches into formats that fit busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options increase flexibility and accessibility for people who juggle work, family, or shift-based jobs, and allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-based tools and supportive therapy without requiring in-person visits.